Rule 590-7-9-.03 - Processing(1) Service of process documents filed at the office of the Secretary of State shall be processed in time receipt order. Expedited processing shall not be available for service of process filings.(2) All requests for service of process on the Secretary of State shall be accompanied by: (a) One complete copy for each party to be served, with said copy to include a summons dated and signed by the appropriate Clerk of Court and a complete complaint including civil action number;(b) A statement identifying the Code section under which the filing is made;(c) If required by the applicable Code section, an affidavit which meets all the provisions of that Code section; and(d) The payment of the fees as required by the Code or as listed on the fee schedule published by the Secretary of State.(3) The Secretary of State shall issue to the person making the filing: (a) An acknowledgement of receipt; or(b) A certificate of filing of documents filed with the Secretary of State.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 590-7-9-.03
O.C.G.A. §§ 14-2-130, 14-3-130, 14-5-23.
Original Rule entitled "Processing" was filed on June 10, 1987; effective July 1, 1987, as specified by the Agency.Amended: ER. 590-7-9-0.26-.03 adopted. F. Jul. 7, 1989; eff. July 3, 1989, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for 120 days or until adoption of a permanent Rule superseding said ER., as specified by the Agency.Amended: Permanent Rule adopted. F. Nov. 20, 1989; eff. Dec. 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Aug. 7, 1990; eff. Aug. 28, 1990, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Nov. 26, 2018; eff. Dec. 16, 2018.